A trapezoid is circumscribed around a circle. The lengths of the non-parallel sides are given as 6 cm and 8 cm. Determine the perimeter of the trapezoid.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Non-parallel sides = 6 cm, 8 cm
Formula:
In a quadrilateral circumscribed about a circle,
the sum of the opposite sides is equal.
Let the parallel sides = a, b
a + b = 6 + 8
a + b = 14
Perimeter = a + b + 6 + 8 = 14 + 14 = 28
Perimeter of the trapezoid = 28 cm